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Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) on Wednesday called Russia's drone incursion into Poland and by extension NATO airspace, "a thumb in the eye" for President Donald Trump and urged "a strong message back to Putin," sharpening criticism after Warsaw said its forces and allied jets shot down multiple Russian drones over…

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Numerous European countries offer support but some allies dispute whether incident was deliberate attack

On the morning of September 10, Nato jets were scrambled over eastern Poland to defend the airspace of an alliance member against an incursion by Russian drones. It was the first time that the west fired shots in the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine.

Ukrainian defenders foiled Russian attacks but warn they are preparing for new assaults.

In today’s newsletter: More than a dozen drones entered Polish airspace, the first time in the war a Nato country has been pulled into direct military action – and a notable escalation

On Friday, Russia and Belarus are set to begin their joint military exercises. Poland announced earlier this week that it will shut down its border with Belarus during the Zapad-2025 drills, calling them “very aggressive”. Then, Russian drones entered Polish airspace on Wednesday.